With global warming becoming an urgent issue, heating our homes efficiently -- and sustainably -- has taken center stage. As winters become more unpredictable (and unexpectedly harsh), finding ...

Electric HVAC systems can help you keep your home comfortable using a fraction of the energy. We spoke to experts to find out just how efficient they are. Mike De Socio is a CNET contributor who ...

First introduced in the 1950s, heat pump installations have increased in North America, in both residential and commercial projects. In fact, the U.S. Climate Alliance, a coalition of 25 states, ...

A heat pump heats and cools your home, functioning like a combined furnace and central air conditioner. Because it absorbs and moves heat from the air, it is exceptionally energy-efficient and ...

"Is it worth the $25k investment (post rebate) plus the increase in monthly electric bills?" ...

"It can provide a slight cooling effect that helps make the area more comfortable while still delivering highly efficient hot ...

At a recent meeting of the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSPHA), Enertech business development manager Rob Derksen shared tips for how HVAC contractors can become better at ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Liam McCabe After a decade of reporting on HVAC and other major appliances, I ...

Heat pumps and other building thermal systems can cut energy use in buildings, but real-world efficiency often falls short due to part-load operation, ...

In the past decade, temperatures have reached record highs, according to NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies, ...

A home heat pump is one of the newer and more efficient ways of heating and cooling your house, but how long can you expect this sort of system to last?

“Yes, electricity use goes up, but that’s because you’ve displaced entirely gas or oil. The savings are real and, in most ...